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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Clarksdale

Mississippi · 20,645 residents · 18.793 sq mi
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Clarksdale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,188. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $51,600. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 36.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

20,645
+5%since 1990
from 19,717 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,099 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 1,049 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.1
+1%since 1990
from 30.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
14K16K17K19K21K1990201020202024Clarksdale
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,188
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,860 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,611
+70%since 1990
from $7,416 in 1990
US average: $21,522
36.2%
−5.3 ptssince 1990
from 41.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$362
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $253 in 1990
US average: $602
53.5%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 56.4% in 1990
46.5% rent
2.3
−5%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic37.6%(7,406)
Black62.1%(12,242)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(63)
Asian0.2%(32)
Diversity Score59.6%(11,750)
2000
White, non-Hispanic29.7%(6,135)
Black68.3%(14,105)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(134)
Asian0.6%(120)
Diversity Score54.6%(11,268)
55
−8%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.2%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 16.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.1%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 59.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.8 min
+33%since 1990
from 13.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clarksdale, Mississippi?

Clarksdale, Mississippi has about 20,645 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Clarksdale, Mississippi?

The typical household in Clarksdale, Mississippi earns about $22,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clarksdale, Mississippi expensive?

In Clarksdale, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $51,600, and the typical rent is about $362 a month.

How educated are people in Clarksdale, Mississippi?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Clarksdale, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clarksdale, Mississippi?

About 36.2% of people in Clarksdale, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clarksdale, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Clarksdale, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 928 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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